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Vigor — Cucurbita maxima

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne

In relation to Cucurbita maxima, vigor characterizes seed quality through germination energy, as well as the plant's vegetative capacity, determined by the growth intensity of vines and the leaf apparatus.

In the reference 26 varieties crop Giant pumpkin, where this is mentioned in the description.

To evaluate seeds, the germination method in sand or filter paper rolls is used, determining the proportion of strong seedlings or their mass. High values indicate the seeds' ability to produce uniform emergence under unfavorable temperature conditions, which is critical for the subsequent establishment and development of the large-fruited pumpkin.

The vegetative vigor of the plant is assessed visually and describes the rate of foliage accumulation and stem length. Varieties with high vigor develop a powerful apparatus for fruit nutrition; however, they require agrotechnical pruning of vines, as excessive vegetative growth during overcrowding induces shading and increases the risk of fungal diseases.

General information about the subject — on the page Vigor.

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Varieties of Giant pumpkin mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Bonbon

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

NL
3 records

Sombra

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

NL
3 records

Flexi Kuri

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Ralf Kuijpers

NL UA
5 records

Bambino

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

CZ PL
3 records

Blue Kuri

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR NL
3 records

Solor

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

DE BOLSTER VOF

NL
4 records

Giselle

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

IT
2 records

Cha Cha

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

NL
2 records

Strong Tosa

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V , NL

2 records

Gele Centenaar

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Austrosaat (AT)

SI
2 records

Dulcinera

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

TOKITA Sementi Italia srl

IT
2 records

Hot Summer

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Pink Banana Jumbo

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Pieterpik B.V.

NL
2 records

Otylia

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
3 records

Chestnut Bush

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Hubbard Baby Blue

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Pieterpik B.V.

NL
2 records

Blue Ballet

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

KULTURSAAT| Kultursaat e.V. fuer Zuechtungsforschung und Kulturpflanzenerhaltung auf biologisch-dynamischer Grundlage

DE
3 records

Big Moon

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

PETOSEED CO

ES
2 records

North Georgia

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Zappalito

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

De Bolster B.V.

NL
2 records

Dolores

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.

PL
3 records

Bleu de Hongrie

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Karowita

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego

PL
3 records

Karowita Bis

Terminated

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
3 records